Amit Shah: News
Amit Shah is a senior leader and former National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As of 2021, he is the Union Home Minister and the Minister for Cooperation of India. Born in Mumbai, Shah did BSc in Biochemistry from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and initially worked as a stockbroker and businessman. An RSS Swayamsevak since young years, he became an ABVP leader in college and then joined BJP in 1987. He successfully contested many local body polls and later entered the Gujarat Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1997. He has been a close associate of the former Gujarat CM and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, since 1982. Shah is known for his efficient strategizing and is credited with establishing BJP in Gujarat. He was responsible for BJP's Uttar Pradesh campaign in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections when the party and its allies won 73 of 80 seats from the state. As a result, he was declared the BJP President and was instrumental in increasing the party's footprint several-fold in national politics. He led BJP to win 303 seats in the 2019 general elections, establishing himself as the most successful BJP chief ever.
24 Dec 2024
BR AmbedkarAmit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar 'disgraceful': Manipur Congress leader
Manipur Congress leader Gaikhangam Gangmei has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar, calling them "disparaging and disgraceful."
23 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiChaudhary Charan Singh birth anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary.
22 Dec 2024
Congress Party'Rahul attacked like a bouncer': Giriraj Singh on Parliament scuffle
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput suffered injuries to their heads in a scuffle in the Parliament.
22 Dec 2024
BR AmbedkarCongress to hold press-conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah's resignation
The Congress party has announced a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
21 Dec 2024
Jagdeep DhankharWinter Session: Lok Sabha lost 65 hours due to disruptions
The recently concluded Winter Session of the Indian Parliament, which was held from November 25 to December 20, was marred by repeated disruptions, resulting in a loss of 65 hours and 15 minutes in the Lok Sabha.
20 Dec 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeCan Rahul Gandhi be arrested for Parliament scuffle
The Delhi Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after a scuffle broke out in Parliament.
20 Dec 2024
Adani GroupOpposition boycotts Speaker's customary tea party as winter session ends
The winter session of Parliament ended on Friday amid massive protests and controversy.
20 Dec 2024
BengaluruBJP leader arrested for alleged obscene remark against woman minister
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, CT Ravi, was arrested on Thursday.
20 Dec 2024
Anurag ThakurWinter session ends today; everything that has happened so far
The Winter Session of the Parliament will end on Friday after four weeks of severe disruptions and protests.
19 Dec 2024
BR Ambedkar'Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable': Woman MP
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Phangnon Konyak has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misbehaving with her during a protest in Parliament.
19 Dec 2024
BR Ambedkar'Allergic to Ambedkar': Vijay criticizes Amit Shah over controversial remarks
Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President, Vijay, has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his latest remarks on BR Ambedkar.
19 Dec 2024
Kiren RijijuPM Modi calls 'injured' BJP MPs, inquires about health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were allegedly injured in a scuffle in Parliament.
19 Dec 2024
Kiren Rijiju'Parliament not...wrestling arena': BJP attacks Rahul after 2 MPs 'injured'
The ongoing political slugfest over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar resulted in the injuries of two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Thursday, allegedly as a result of a push by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
19 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress leaders get X notice for sharing Shah's 'edited' video
A political storm has been stirred between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech about BR Ambedkar.
18 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal stages sit-in protest at BJP office over Shah's remarks
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal staged a sit-in protest at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office on Wednesday.
18 Dec 2024
BR AmbedkarTrinamool MP moves privilege notice against Shah over Ambedkar remarks
Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien has moved a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.
18 Dec 2024
BR Ambedkar'Can never speak against Ambedkar...': Shah on Parliament remark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress party of twisting his Rajya Sabha remarks during a Constitution debate.
18 Dec 2024
Bharat Ratna'Years of misdeeds...': PM Modi lists Congress's 'sins' against Ambedkar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of disrespecting Dr. BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.
18 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalCongress vs BJP in Parliament over Shah's Ambedkar 'fashion' remark
Parliament proceedings faced disruptions on Wednesday as Congress objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech.
18 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Gadkari, 19 MPs skip 'ONOE' session—BJP likely to issue notice
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might serve notices to 20 of its Lok Sabha MPs, including senior leaders Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia.
17 Dec 2024
Ajit Pawar'Am I a toy...': Bhujbal questions NCP over cabinet snub
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal has openly expressed his displeasure after being left out of the recently expanded Maharashtra cabinet.
17 Dec 2024
Adani GroupAdani-Andhra deal, under bribery scrutiny, was approved against officials' advice
The Andhra Pradesh government is facing flak for approving a massive solar contract with Adani Green, despite warnings from financial and energy officials.
16 Dec 2024
Devendra FadnavisExcluded from cabinet, Shiv Sena MLA quits all party posts
Narendra Bhondekar, a three-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from all party posts.
15 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalAtishi writes to Amit Shah over Rohingya resettlement in Delhi
Atishi, the chief minister of Delhi, has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, flagging concerns over the alleged resettlement of Rohingyas in Delhi.
15 Dec 2024
Lord Hanuman'Hanuman of the country': Varun Dhawan praises Amit Shah
At a recent event, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan had an interesting conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The two spoke about Lord Ram and Ravan, dharma, and Lord Hanuman.
15 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Like double maths period...boring': Priyanka on PM Modi's Parliament speech
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, calling it "boring" and likening it to a "double period of mathematics."
13 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Particular party' attempted to hijack work of Constitution making: Rajnath
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday started a historic debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
13 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha to debate on Constitution today amid BJP-Congress standoff
The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate on the Constitution on Friday to mark 75 years of its adoption.
10 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiExplained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' bill
The Indian government is preparing to introduce the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) Bill in Parliament.
09 Dec 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Will detonate...': What bomb threat to 40+ Delhi schools said
On Monday, over 40 private schools in Delhi were sent into a tizzy after they received bomb threat emails.
08 Dec 2024
Border Security Force (BSF)Modi government announces formation of anti-drone unit to secure borders
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the setting up of a full-fledged anti-drone unit to strengthen India's border security.
07 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Businessman, out on walk, shot dead by bike-borne men
A 52-year-old businessman was shot dead in Delhi's Shahdara district on Saturday morning, TOI reported.
05 Dec 2024
CMEknath Shinde to meet Amit Shah over home portfolio
Eknath Shinde will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his oath-taking.
03 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarShinde not delaying Maharashtra CM announcement: Shiv Sena
The political landscape in Maharashtra is abuzz with anticipation as the state gears up for the swearing-in of its new government.
01 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP will have no alliance for Delhi polls, announces Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have announced that they will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections independently.
29 Nov 2024
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra: Mahayuti leaders meet Amit Shah; CM announcement soon
The suspense over the next chief minister of Maharashtra is set to end soon as key leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.
28 Nov 2024
Ajit Pawar'BJP keeps half Maharashtra cabinet, offers Shinde Sena consolation deal'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will keep half of the cabinet seats in Maharashtra, sources have said.
28 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Shah to meet Mahayuti leaders today, discuss Maharashtra CM's name
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet key leaders in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the formation of Maharashtra's new government.
27 Nov 2024
Box Office'The Sabarmati Report' remains steady; collects ₹20.4cr after Day 12
Vikrant Massey's latest film, The Sabarmati Report, has crossed the ₹20cr mark at the box office on its 12th day of release. Despite a major drop in numbers, the film continues to hold strong.
